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196 - Dutch School Boy Blowing Bubble Oil on Board Painting Early 20th century Artist/designer/manufacturer: Unidentified artist; in the manner of the 17th-century Dutch or Flemish School. Distributed by Colby’s (Chicago, Illinois). Materials: Oil on wood panel, housed in a gilded wood frame. Marking(s): Front: Unsigned / no visible signature. Reverse: Small brass inventory tag pinned to the upper frame reading "COLBY'S / D 10638". Handwritten inventory numbers on the wood panel read "295 / 10638" and "9566". Cataloguer's notes: This painting is an antique genre piece depicting a young boy blowing a soap bubble, a classic Dutch Golden Age allegory known as Homo Bulla ("Man is a bubble") used to symbolize the fragility and brevity of life. The artwork utilizes heavy chiaroscuro lighting, pulling the warm flesh tones of the subject out of a dark, opaque background. The back features a registry badge from Colby's, a historic, high-end furniture retailer based in Chicago. Colby's shortened its commercial name to strictly "Colby's" in the mid-1940s and frequently imported fine art, mirrors, and European antiques for their luxury showrooms. Frame H 16.5" x W 13.5" Painting (in frame): H 13.25" x W 10" Good condition with some minor wear to frame. Some lines through painting. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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Dutch School Boy Blowing Bubble Oil on Board Painting Early 20th century Artist/designer/manufacturer: Unidentified artist; in the manner of the 17th-century Dutch or Flemish School. Distributed by Colby’s (Chicago, Illinois). Materials: Oil on wood panel, housed in a gilded wood frame. Marking(s): Front: Unsigned / no visible signature. Reverse: Small brass inventory tag pinned to the upper frame reading "COLBY'S / D 10638". Handwritten inventory numbers on the wood panel read "295 / 10638" and "9566". Cataloguer's notes: This painting is an antique genre piece depicting a young boy blowing a soap bubble, a classic Dutch Golden Age allegory known as Homo Bulla ("Man is a bubble") used to symbolize the fragility and brevity of life. The artwork utilizes heavy chiaroscuro lighting, pulling the warm flesh tones of the subject out of a dark, opaque background. The back features a registry badge from Colby's, a historic, high-end furniture retailer based in Chicago. Colby's shortened its commercial name to strictly "Colby's" in the mid-1940s and frequently imported fine art, mirrors, and European antiques for their luxury showrooms. Frame H 16.5" x W 13.5" Painting (in frame): H 13.25" x W 10" Good condition with some minor wear to frame. Some lines through painting. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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